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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.12, 2,566.86 and 1,114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.12, 2,566.86 and 1,114.46 is: 1,537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.12 : 2,566.86 = 1,114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.12/2,566.86 = 1,114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.12x = 2,566.86 × 1,114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.12x = 2,860,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,662.80/1,860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.89

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